US Bridges

FM 389 over Jones Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 2.89 MI NE of FM 954 · Structure no. 130760031513064

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 389 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 389 over Jones Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 389
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.89 MI NE of FM 954
RouteState Highway 389
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01438, -96.60883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 389 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 389 over Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 389 over Jones Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 389 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 389 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.